Tag: The Nautical Institute

The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, a 274m long tanker was making way in a canal under pilotage at about nine knots (slow ahead). As the passage progressed, the pilot conned the vessel closer to the port side of the canal in order to pass some anchored vessels to starboard. The pilot requested the helmsman to steer a course of 000 degrees, which he was able to do, but with some difficulty. In order to maintain the required course he was applying 20 to 30 degrees port helm. This was a strong indicator of bank suction aft. It does not appear that the bridge team were aware of the situation. At one point, the pilot requested a course change to 002 degrees. The helmsman complied by easing the helm to midships for a brief instant. As soon as this was done the vessel took a strong shear to starboard; the helmsman rapidly applied 30 degrees of port helm in an attempt to stop the swing but this had no effect. The pilot ordered full astern, which slowed the vessel, but it continued to swing to starboard despite this and came crosswise in the canal before stopping. Credit: The Nautical Institute Lessons learned Keen situational awareness and good communication ...

The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, a bulk carrier loaded with a cargo of coal was at anchor. Deck crew were tasked with greasing the dog handles of the hold access booby hatches.

The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, a loaded chemical/oil products tanker was underway in heavy weather. The vessel was facing 6m head seas and water was frequently shipping over the bow and forecastle. Speed was reduced to about 6 knots and crew were not allowed on deck.

The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, a tanker was at anchor near a port and some maintenance was being carried out.

The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, an oil/chemical tanker was underway. The cargo tanks had been cleaned in preparation for a docking survey and the Chief Officer (CO) had lined up the clean tanks for gas-freeing.

The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, a small bulk carrier was carrying a load of soil which had been loaded, in bulk, into the single hold.

The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, a bulk carrier in ballast was underway for the next port of loading. 

The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, the vessel was at anchor. In the early morning hours a crew member went on deck to check the anchor’s condition.

The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, a vessel was in dry dock and crew were engaged in various maintenance tasks.

The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, a dredger was being transited to winter quarters after a season of dredging, with only two crew members remaining on board.